Oak Harbor, WA - Home Safety Score unavailable
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Oak Harbor Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 152 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0261 mg/L - exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,100 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.18 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor, WA is covered by 3 major water utilities out of 5 federally tracked systems, each managing its own pipes, treatment processes, and EPA filings. What a household gets from the tap depends on which provider's system serves that address.
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Oak Harbor, Washington, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 42,516 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. 41 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Oak Harbor water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0261 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 108 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 54 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 36 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 30 | 1 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 28 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98277 | — | 152 | 41 | City of Oak Harbor |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98278 | — | Naval Air Station/whidbey Island | 16,595 |
All ZIP Codes in Oak Harbor
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Oak Harbor
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Oak Harbor
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Oak Harbor: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Given current Oak Harbor valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low - most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.
Remediation costs in Oak Harbor are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,300–$3,650 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 3% below the Washington average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Oak Harbor
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
<strong>1 ZIP code</strong> (50% of the city) exceeds the EPA lead action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Oak Harbor
Historical NFIP data for Oak Harbor contains 39 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $22,523. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,100</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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